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'Not gonna change my ways': NHL's no-visor class continues to dwindle
Ryan O'Reilly has had the conversation a number of times. Family members will often call or text to let the veteran NHL centre know, again, it's finally time to put on a visor. Sticks have nicked O'Re...
Mar 12, 2025

Carney and Ford meet and discuss trade ahead of premier's visit to Washington
TORONTO - Prime-minister designate Mark Carney met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford this morning, ahead of the provincial leader's trip to Washington, D.C., to discuss tariffs and free trade with a top ...
Mar 12, 2025

City of Lethbridge preparing for 'tight' capital budget
Residents of Lethbridge might not see as many new infrastructure projects in the years ahead.Lethbridge City Council was provided an update from administration during its meeting on Tuesday as early p...
Mar 12, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as it warns trade uncertainty is already hurting the Canadian economy.The move marks the central bank's seventh consecutive intere...
Mar 12, 2025

Newcomers Daniel Jebbison, Promise David make Canada's CONCACAF Nations League roster
Forwards Daniel Jebbison and Promise (Tobi) David, coach Jesse Marsch's newest recruits, have been included in Canada's 23-man roster for the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. Jebbison, who plays his cl...
Mar 12, 2025

In blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. will not seek reelection next year, a decision that will end the longtime senator's historic political career and deals a significant blow to Democrats who were already fac...
Mar 12, 2025

Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury claims 99th World Cup win
LIVIGNO - Canadian freestyle skiing star Mikael Kingsbury secured his 99th World Cup win by claiming the season-ending duel moguls event Wednesday. Kingsbury, competing on the same course that will be...
Mar 12, 2025

In the news today: Trump tariffs in effect, Bank of Canada to cut interest today?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum kick in The latest move in U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to realign glob...
Mar 12, 2025

Canadian pride surges in face of Trump's tariff, sovereignty threats: Leger poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Canadians' sense of national pride has surged in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats against the country's sovereignty. The poll, conducted by Le...
Mar 12, 2025

In America's 'most Canadian town,' Trump's trade war wounds wallets and hearts
The tiny community of Point Roberts is a little bit of America, firmly fixed to British Columbia. It's the result of a cartographic quirk, occupying the southern tip of the otherwise-Canadian Tsawwass...
Mar 12, 2025